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Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Turkey
Peripheral nerve surgery in Turkey includes neurorrhaphy (nerve repair), ulnar nerve decompression and surgery for Klumpke's palsy. They treat injured or compressed nerves in the arm and hand. This guide explains how they differ, how to choose, what recovery involves, what affects the price and how to check a surgeon.
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What peripheral nerve surgery covers
Peripheral nerves carry signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the body, controlling movement and feeling in the arms, hands, legs and feet. When a nerve is cut, stretched or squeezed, the result can be numbness, weakness or pain. This category covers three operations: neurorrhaphy, which repairs a divided nerve; ulnar nerve decompression, which relieves pressure on the nerve at the elbow; and surgery for Klumpke's palsy, which treats injury to the lower part of the brachial plexus. All are part of Neurosurgery treatments in Turkey.
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How the three operations differ
- Neurorrhaphy: the surgeon joins the ends of a cut nerve under a microscope with very fine stitches. When there is a gap, a nerve graft or transfer may be used instead.
- Ulnar nerve decompression: the nerve is released where it is trapped, most often at the elbow (cubital tunnel). Sometimes it is moved to a position where it is less stretched.
- Surgery for Klumpke's palsy: a complex operation on the brachial plexus, the network of nerves at the base of the neck, for weakness of the hand and forearm. It may involve repair, grafts or transfers, and sometimes later procedures to improve function.
Who it is for and how to choose
The right operation depends on what has happened to the nerve. Neurorrhaphy is considered after a cut or tear, and timing matters, because earlier repair generally gives the nerve a better chance to recover. Ulnar nerve decompression is considered when numbness or tingling in the ring and little fingers, or hand weakness, continues despite rest and changing activities. Surgery for Klumpke's palsy is considered after an injury to the lower brachial plexus, for example at birth or after trauma, once specialists have assessed whether the nerve is recovering by itself.
Diagnosis usually involves an examination, nerve conduction studies and sometimes an MRI scan. Bring any reports and imaging you already have. Because nerves heal slowly and unpredictably, a surgeon should explain what improvement is realistic and what may not return. If your case is complex or old, ask whether a second opinion is available.
What the trip and recovery look like
Hospital stay depends on the operation: decompression is often a short or day-case procedure, whereas nerve repair and brachial plexus surgery can need a longer stay. Afterwards the limb is often protected in a splint or sling for a period so that the repair is not stretched. Physiotherapy is an important part of recovery. Nerves regrow slowly, commonly measured in millimetres a day, so improvement can take many months and sometimes longer. Plan your stay so that you can attend a follow-up check before flying home, and agree who will supervise your rehabilitation at home.
What affects the price and how to check a hospital
The main factors are the complexity of the operation, whether grafts or transfers are needed, the length of the hospital stay, the type of anaesthesia, the imaging and nerve tests required, and the amount of rehabilitation included. A simple release costs very differently from a plexus reconstruction. Ask for a written plan that states what is included and what may be charged separately if the operation turns out to be more extensive.
Choose a hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health and authorised for health tourism. Ask the surgeon's name, specialty and training in nerve surgery, how often they perform this particular operation and whether microsurgical equipment is used. Ask for a clear description of the expected outcome, the risks, and what follow-up and rehabilitation are arranged. Be careful with any promise of full recovery, because nerve surgery cannot guarantee one.
How an enquiry with us works
Describe your injury or symptoms and attach any scans, nerve test results or medical reports through our free quote form. We pass them to licensed hospitals, where a neurosurgeon reviews your case and says whether surgery is likely to help. You then receive a written plan from the hospital with the surgeon's name, the proposed operation, the expected stay and the cost. Asking is free and carries no obligation, and you pay the hospital directly. You can read more about the specialty in our guide to Neurosurgery treatments in Turkey, or start straight away with a free quote.
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Frequently asked questions
Neurorrhaphy is surgery to repair a cut nerve by joining its ends under a microscope with very fine stitches. If there is a gap, a nerve graft may be used. Earlier repair generally gives better chances, but recovery is slow and varies.
It is considered when numbness, tingling or weakness in the ring and little fingers continues despite rest and changes in activity. Tests such as nerve conduction studies help confirm that the nerve is compressed, usually at the elbow.
Klumpke's palsy is weakness of the forearm and hand caused by injury to the lower brachial plexus, for example at birth or after trauma. Surgery may be considered in selected cases, after specialists assess whether the nerve is recovering by itself.
Nerves regrow slowly, often only a few millimetres a day, so improvement may take many months and sometimes longer. Recovery varies with the injury and the person, and some function may not return. Physiotherapy supports the process.
Usually yes. A surgeon will examine you and often orders nerve conduction studies, and sometimes an MRI scan. Send any existing reports with your enquiry so the specialist can give a more accurate opinion.
That depends on the operation. Decompression often allows an earlier return, while nerve repair or plexus surgery usually needs a longer stay and a follow-up check first. Ask the surgeon when it is safe for you to travel.
A neurosurgeon reviews your symptoms, examination and test results. Some compressed nerves improve without an operation, while a cut nerve generally needs repair. Ask what happens with and without surgery, and consider a second opinion for complex cases.